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September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. Your first card is free and all it takes is a pho

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. Your first card is free and all it takes is a photo ID with your current address on it or a photo ID and a piece of mail sent to...

Looking for a new release or popular book that never seems to be in? We can put any item on reserve

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Looking for a new release or popular book that never seems to be in? We can put any item on reserve for you. We will hold the item for you when it comes in and will call you so...

Our Open House was a success and we thank everyone who took the time and effort to join with us dur

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Our Open House was a success and we thank everyone who took the timeand effort to join with us during the afternoon and evening tocelebrate the new extensions and renovations to...

An inside look at AMMC�s hospitalist program

When a patient is admitted to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, they will be greeted with an in-house doctor who will be taking care of them throughout their stay in the...

Get ready to shake, rattle and roll

JONESBORO — Although Northeast Arkansas has been spared from major earthquakes in the recent past, the fact remains this region is situated along a major fault line.

Layoffs begin at L.A. Darling

The director of human resources for L.A. Darling Company said the layoffs that started last week are only temporary.

Community gets opportunity to tour OGMS

Teachers, administrators and Vote Yes for Paragould volunteers met with community members from Oak Grove Heights on Tuesday evening to take a tour of Oak Grove Middle School....

Senior Citizens Night at the fair on Thursday

Thursday night is senior night at the Greene County fair. All senior citizens will receive free gate admission until 5:00 p.m.

GCT student population growing

After the first full week of classes, Greene County Tech is reporting that its enrollment numbers have shown an increase.

2 apply for Arkansas State system president

JONESBORO (AP) — The vacant Arkansas State University system president’s post has drawn two applicants.

Museum hosts military re-enactors from various eras

The grounds of the Greene County Museum were transformed into a military camp last Friday and Saturday for the third annual Living Military History event that introduced the...

GCT student population growing

After the first full week of classes, Greene County Tech is reporting that its enrollment numbers have shown an increase.

2 apply for Arkansas State system president

JONESBORO (AP) — The vacant Arkansas State University system president’s post has drawn two applicants.

Museum hosts military re-enactors from various eras

The grounds of the Greene County Museum were transformed into a military camp last Friday and Saturday for the third annual Living Military History event that introduced the...

GCTHS Yearbook Ordering Information

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�The thing to do�

Snocones were 25 cents and a glass bottle of Dr. Pepper was about 20 cents when Phyllis Bounds began going to the Greene County Fair more than 50 years ago.

AG launches Monsanto inquiry

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is launching an inquiry into the marketing practices of Monsanto Co. and its Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybean trait.

Circuit court hears pleas

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Artifacts show slated for Sept. 18

A free Indian artifact show will be at Reynolds Park on Sept. 18. Dan Martin of the Greene County Wildlife Club said it will be a great way to learn about history.

Dog training club hosts annual children�s dog show

This year marks the 11th annual childrenâs dog show, sponsored by the Northeast Arkansas Dog Training Club, to be held Sept. 11 as a part of the Greene County Fair.

Man reports being robbed by hitchhiker

Holly Morse A Paragould man reported to police he was robbed Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. by the hitchhiker he picked up on Seventh Street.

Cause of medical helicopter crash remains undetermined

Chuck Bartels (AP) SCOTLAND, Ark. — A helicopter ambulance left a trail of parts for about a mile before it hit the ground near a mobile home in central Arkansas, indicating...

Paragould residents face meth charges

Janie Ginocchio Two Paragould residents face felony drug charges after items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were found in the back of their SUV, authorities said.

Man reports being robbed by hitchhiker

Holly Morse A Paragould man reported to police he was robbed Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. by the hitchhiker he picked up on Seventh Street.

Cause of medical helicopter crash remains undetermined

Chuck Bartels (AP) SCOTLAND, Ark. — A helicopter ambulance left a trail of parts for about a mile before it hit the ground near a mobile home in central Arkansas, indicating...

Paragould residents face meth charges

Janie Ginocchio Two Paragould residents face felony drug charges after items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were found in the back of their SUV, authorities said.

Local woman charged in forgery case

A local woman was formally charged last month for her involvement in fraudulent refunds made at Orscheln, where she was employed, according to circuit court documents.

Three felons arrested in vehicle theft

Three Paragould men were arrested Monday in connection with the theft of a 1987 Camaro and a Yamaha moped, authorities said.

WBC, BRTC see enrollment increases

COLLEGE CITY — Two Northeast Arkansas colleges are anticipating significant enrollment increases this fall.

Where is Santa now? Check Norad Santa Tracker 2010 and find out when he'll arrive in Paragould, Arkansas

Did you know Santa never stops at homes where children are stirring? He has to make a note to come back. With nearly 7 billion people in the world this Christmas, you can...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Town Comes Together Aided by One Super Woman

When her town experienced the worst flooding in its history, she was there from day one, feeding people and finding places for them to stay. She set up a makeshift shelter,...

$99K for Chateau on the Ridge

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center’s Chateau on the Ridge will receive financial support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

New patch for GCSO

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Food bank announces �30 Ways in 30 Days� initiative

JONESBORO —On any given day, 430,000 people in Arkansas do not have enough to eat. The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is asking everyone to pitch in and help feed the...

3 die in medical helicopter crash

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A helicopter ambulance has crashed in the hills of central Arkansas, killing three crew members who were trying to reach a person injured in a traffic...

Dollars to look into OGH police grant

Holly Morse In May, the current Oak Grove Heights mayor Dewayne Terry applied for a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to provide equipment for the Oak Grove Heights police force....

GCT picked to pilot program

Wendy Miller Greene County Tech Elementary counselor Vicki Cordell was selected earlier this month by the Arkansas Department of Education to be one of the participants to pilot...

Kentucky man arrested for rape

Wendy Miller A 25-year-old Kentucky man was arrested last week for the rape of a 14-year-old Paragould girl, according to the reasonable cause affidavit.

GCT, CRA offer ACT cram sessions

Wendy Miller Local high schools were recently received notification from ACT of their districtâs overall ACT scores for 2010 graduates. Both Greene County Tech High...

Man sentenced to 30 days for battery thefts

Janie Ginocchio A Paragould man was sentenced to 30 days in jail in connection with the theft of four batteries he sold for $20.

Help sought for hurt dog

Wendy Miller Last Saturday evening, a Doberman wandered up to a home on Greene 781 Road. The homeowners assumed the dog was a stray and didnât pay him any special...

Paragould Personalities: Patty Willoughby

Holly Morse Patty Willoughby said she has been blessed to work for a company for 20 years that has allowed her to be active in the community.

Walnut Ridge group works to alert NEA of teen drinking

George Jared WALNUT RIDGE — The easiest place for a child to get a beer is next to the milk in the refrigerator.

Woman faces multiple charges for 'mailboxing'

Wendy Miller A Paragould woman was arrested earlier this week and will face multiple charges after encouraging her 11-year-old daughter to assist her in stealing a lock box from a...

Museum to host military weekend

Holly Morse Guests can experience living history at the Greene County Museum on Friday and Saturday, said Coordinator Bettye Busby.

Help sought for hurt dog

Wendy Miller Last Saturday evening, a Doberman wandered up to a home on Greene 781 Road. The homeowners assumed the dog was a stray and didnât pay him any special...

Paragould Personalities: Patty Willoughby

Holly Morse Patty Willoughby said she has been blessed to work for a company for 20 years that has allowed her to be active in the community.

Walnut Ridge group works to alert NEA of teen drinking

George Jared WALNUT RIDGE — The easiest place for a child to get a beer is next to the milk in the refrigerator.

Woman faces multiple charges for 'mailboxing'

Wendy Miller A Paragould woman was arrested earlier this week and will face multiple charges after encouraging her 11-year-old daughter to assist her in stealing a lock box from a...